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Navigating Health Care
Medi-Cal Expands Coverage to More Californians
As of January 1, 2024, California residents aged 26-49 may now qualify for full Medi-Cal Health coverage. Under this expansion, an estimated 764,000 people are expected to become eligible.
The requirements for enrollment include:
- Full-time residency in California. This applies to people who live and plan to continue living in the state, and those looking for work in the state.
- Belonging to a family whose income adheres to eligibility guidelines. For example, a family with two adults would have to earn $27,214.00 per year or less to qualify.
Continued Expansion
Medi-Cal has been expanded gradually since 2014 covering more and more vulnerable populations. A previous expansion in May 2022 was to cover adults over age 50.
As of September 2023, about 359,000 older adults enrolled under the new policy. That’s much more than the 235,000 who were expected to enroll.
Medi-Cal’s Scope
Through the continued expansion of Medi-Cal, those who are eligible will now have access to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Mental health
- Medications
We Can Help You Apply
AltaMed can answer any questions you have about Medi-Cal and can even help you apply. Call the AltaMed Medi-Cal Assistance Hotline at (877) 462-2582.
